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Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre

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Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre

Surley Row, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8LR

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Pupils
1,545
Ages
11-18
FSM
10.3%
Attainment 8
50.4
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2015

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
50.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
28.8%
Basics 9-5
57.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
39.1%
EBacc APS
4.61
EBacc 9-5
23.4%
EBacc 9-4
30.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.39
A*-A Grades
22.2%
A*-B Grades
50.9%
AAB+ %
16.8%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 161 students entered

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About Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is a secondary school in Reading, Reading. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2015 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.4. The school has around 1,545 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Surley Row, Reading, RG4 8LR | More schools in Reading

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2024 — School remains Good
  2. Apr 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre

What is Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre's Ofsted rating?
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.
What are Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre's latest exam results?
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre located?
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is a secondary school in Reading, Reading (RG4 8LR).
How many pupils attend Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre?
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre has around 1,545 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre with other schools?
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